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Origins of the Windell surname

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About the Windells

We have a total number of 931 records for people with the last name Windell.

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Where do most Windells live?

In 1921, most Windells lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Windells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 734 records for the Windell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Windells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Windells.

What are the most common Windell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Windell family members

Common jobs for Windells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Windells in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Cook Domestic

3

Feltmaker

3

General Servant

3

Farmer's Daughter Work At Home

2

Common Male occupations for Windells in 1921
Feltmaker

15

Farmer

13

Carpenter

10

Cabinet Maker

8

Butcher

6

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